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The door was rudely opened and then violently closed. The sound was deafening, indicating that the owner of the room was in an emotionally unstable state. It wasn't unusual for him to be so incensed by the mere presence of his long-estranged nephew. The whiny child who once could only crawl at his feet, begging for a favor from him who didn't care at all. The snot-nosed child returned to his presence with an appearance he never expected. "Mafia...," he muttered in a worried tone. The old man nibbled on his fingernails, unable to mask the worry that was clearly depicted on his wrinkled face. He couldn't believe that the boy he threw away 20 years ago had grown up to be such a dangerous figure, in the same class as the mafia, dirty criminals who could wash their hands so cleanly. Connor really didn't expect something like this to come his way. He was probably just waiting to be finished off by his own nephew and begging would have no impact. After all, he was the one who closed his e
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Four days had passed since Victor's return to New Orleans, but Violet hadn't seen a peep out of him. Violet hadn't called him, because the last time Victor had called while she was rushing home, he'd said that he had some business to take care of when he arrived in New Orleans. Violet didn't want to bother Victor, so she didn't call him first. Today, as usual, Violet spent her morning after tea doing things inside the mansion. She no longer went out to meet with informants, the last time she communicated with a good informant named Maria Siesta and ended up losing contact since the last day they met. Violet regretted it... she wished she could meet Maria again and chat like two very close friends. Violet's question about what Victor is doing in his hometown remains unanswered. Violet didn't know where to go to find out, and she was desperate for an answer. Violet doesn't find out for her own sake, but she admits that she's genuinely curious as Victor's woman. She thinks she has the
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Of course Violet will be immediately shocked by retreating a few steps. He doesn't want the madness that's now playing in his heart to make him do strange things in front of Alexa. "What do you mean, Miss Alexa?" "Ah...will you try to deny it? I can't, Violet!" Alexa's confident words collapsed Violet's, which from the beginning was not that big. He's on the threshold, in the middle of two choices: to be sure that Violet's feelings for Victor are just sympathy, or to believe that he's really fallen for the man. "You can't hide it, Violet. It's clear from your behavior, and you even say it accidentally." "I'm not saying I'm in love with Victor!" "But you're worried he'll return you someday. What kind of feeling do you think makes you think like that if it's not the fear that he's gonna break up with you? You're afraid to break up with him." Violet didn't answer. He just bowed down with a nervous face. Alexa doesn't understand what makes Violet still trying to deny it, even though it s
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"Miss Alexa... do you think Victor and I... are..." Violet couldn't continue her words. Meanwhile, Alexa smiled again when she saw Violet's face, which looked shocked and embarrassed. He definitely didn't expect Alexa to think like that. Well... Alexa got what she wanted, even though that wasn't her real intention. But seeing Violet's face as red as a ripe tomato comforted him well. Alexa hurried away, but she had time to say one thing that made Violet even more unable to hear it. "If you want to learn how to satisfy your partner, I'll give you a few tips," he said with a wink and then ran into the mansion with a loud laugh. Violet was silent, her face still in shock. He touched his ear, it was the part that felt the most hot as if there was factory activity going on inside. “Oh God,” he said quietly. Violet didn't know why she could be this stupid, even though she understood what sex was and had often seen it in some of the romance films she had watched. He also studied it at scho
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"I will definitely defeat you, Mathius' son." Connor stared intently at whatever was in front of him. His eyes portrayed an intense determination, a false bravado fueled by anxiety and a desire to make sure he was always safe. "Come in," he said to someone at his door. Connor's confidants whom he trusted very much. "I want you to find out about the girl Victor is with right now, and who Victor's enemies are. Find out as much and as quickly as possible!" The two tall, burly men nodded obediently, then began their work as soon as they walked out of Connor's room. Connor felt quite calm at this point. At least he knew that Victor had returned to Louisiana without leaving any plans to kill him. It didn't seem like he intended to kill Connor yet, but that didn't mean it couldn't happen someday. It was just like a ticking time bomb waiting for a predetermined second to explode, not entirely at ease because the feeling of being in the palm of a hand and those piercing eyes watching couldn
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Violet learns that Victor has gone to see Emily, his niece, who is hospitalized at a nearby hospital. Violet had planned to see Victor, but seeing Emily wouldn't have been a bad idea. That's why Violet doesn't come empty-handed.After asking the receptionist and a few nurses she met, Violet finally found Emily's hospital room. It's a VIP room that should provide the best care for a child with a very weak heart like Violet.But just as Violet was about to knock on the door, she was startled by the door opening from the inside, revealing Victor's tall figure in front of her. "You startled me!" said Violet in an irritated tone and out of breath. Victor did nothing but stare at her in silence.Violet thought Victor had shown a look of surprise earlier, but maybe it was just his feelings. She decided to duck her head since her tiny body must have been perfectly covered by Victor's. "Good evening, Mr. Grayson," she said, greeting him. Jack seemed surprised by her arrival, but didn't stan
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While wondering, Violet was still walking. Her gaze wandered in all directions, her head turning right and left, trying to find her destination which finally appeared to be a small waiting room. Violet pulled herself up to hide behind a wall, she couldn’t be seen by either object and have their important conversation ruined.Therefore, Violet waited while occasionally peeking out, keeping an eye on what was happening far ahead.He looked at Jack who was already crying while still holding Victor’s arm. No matter the angle, it was obvious that he was pleading with Victor, who stood proudly in front of him. Violet grimaced. Victor couldn’t be helped with his coldness, but Violet really didn’t understand. What were they talking about to be in such a situation?“I can’t hear them...,” Violet said, straining her ears as best she could to eavesdrop. But still, she and Victor were quite far apart. She couldn’t hear what the two were saying very well until suddenly, Violet was startled by Vic
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Violet looked up at Victor's face, there were no more puddles of tears and he looked better than ever. Violet was grateful, but she didn't know what to do next and realized what she had done.Instead of Violet asking Victor "Are you okay?", this situation would have made more sense if Victor had asked her "What's wrong with you?" What was wrong with Violet... who had been asked to look after Emily and instead ended up running down the hospital corridor and hugging Victor as soon as she saw him."Ah ...." Violet started by mumbling, clearly not knowing where she was going with the conversation."What are you doing here?" Victor asked, breaking the awkward silence that seemed about to swallow Violet whole. Violet was grateful that Victor had asked first ... but not by asking her a question like this. "Weren't you asked to look after Emily? You left her alone?""No!" Violet quickly denied, shaking her head. "There was a nurse here and I needed to go to the bathroom, so I left her wit
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Violet slowly opened the door to the room with the overpowering medical odor. She took a quick glance inside, and now had a perfect view of the figure sitting on the thickly blanketed bed as she glanced out the large glass window. Seemingly lost in thought, he seemed calm and unconcerned about his surroundings. Even when Violet pulled out a chair and took a comfortable spot to sit next to him, Victor remained passive. Violet glanced at her man with a quizzical look, as if she wanted to start a conversation. After five days of unconsciousness, Victor finally opened his eyes this morning. Violet rushed to him to see how he was doing, but it seemed that only his physical state had improved. Violet ventured to touch Victor's hand, and to her surprise, Victor flinched. Violet couldn't help but be surprised by the man's response. "Violet...," Victor said in a low voice, he looked up at Violet but those eyes seemed to be empty without a focal point. "You were here, I didn't realize,"
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Connor approached Emily, then looked at the little girl’s sleeping face while gently rubbing her slightly gaunt cheeks. “So... how did it go?” asked Connor, Jack flinched as he understood what the question meant. However, Jack chose to remain silent, making Connor smile because he suspected that his guess was correct. “Failed, yes...,” the old man said, smiling haughtily.“I won’t give up, Dad.” Jack said with conviction, making his father look down on him even more. “I’ll try until Emily gets her new heart.”“You’re pretty optimistic for a kid who just felt the pain of failure after not listening to his parents, Jack. Don’t you want to complain and complain to this father of yours?” Jack was silent, his jaw hardening as he held back his anger. He knew full well that all his father was doing now was mocking his failure, making Jack feel reminded of the pain when his high hopes ended in failure again.Indirectly, Connor seemed to be saying: "Expecting kindness from a monster like Victo
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After a few minutes spent cleaning up, Violet and Victor met back at the dining table for breakfast. As before, there weren’t many ingredients in Victor’s refrigerator. Violet used the ingredients she had on hand to make breakfast, and thankfully it didn’t turn out too badly.Victor doesn’t wait long and eats his share of breakfast. Violet stares at him intently, waiting for his reaction. But Victor just ate without saying anything. Even though he was eating well, Violet was still waiting for a comment from him. And when she didn’t get one, the girl chuckled. It made Victor stop eating and ask, “What’s wrong?”Violet looked at him with pouting lips. “You’re not going to compliment my cooking again this time?”“I already ate it.”“But at the very least, I want to hear your comet. You kept eating without saying anything.”“I already ate it, isn’t that clear evidence that I didn’t reject your food. At least the taste is still acceptable to the human tongue, hence why this human wants to
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Violet opened her eyes and frowned. Her blurred vision clearly felt unfamiliar with the place where she opened her eyes, but no sooner had she paused and remembered, than Violet remembered where she was. Because of this, she hurriedly turned her body around to find Victor sleeping next to her.This was the second time Violet had woken up looking at Victor’s face to start her day. But the first time, Violet hadn’t been this close. She and Victor were like two poles far apart, but now they were like twigs and leaves that were always attached.Violet moved closer, wanting to see the details of the man’s face more closely. As she stood still and looked at him, Violet realized that Victor was indeed as handsome as everyone said he was. All this time she had recognized it silently, covered in prestige and always denying it even to herself. But now, she didn’t hesitate to smile, amazed.Her mind, which had not been filled with anything, was now filled with Victor, Victor and Victor. Violet w
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Jack was silent for a moment, at a loss for an answer. “I-I did it because I had no other choice. I wanted a child so badly-““Well, I see,” Verlaine said, interrupting Jack’s unfinished speech, “the fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree,” he said with a quiet murmur.Verlaine then cleared his throat loudly, as if signaling he was about to begin his important conversation with Connor and Jack tonight.Connor began with, “As you told me on the phone that you would tell me about the next plan tonight. Tell me.”Verlaine raised both eyebrows. “Ouh... you’re so impatient, Mr. Grayson,” he said in a joking tone. “Is it because it’s late, so you don’t want to make small talk any longer?”“I brought Jack so you can use him for your plans too,” Connor replied, changing the subject.Verlaine raised one eyebrow, realizing that Connor was really impatient for the plan he had. “Well... I’ll say it,” Verlaine said then, no longer wanting to mince words. “In a few days, there will be a party held by
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"Beautiful tuxedo," said the man with hazel eyes, to the short-haired woman standing in front of him. "When did you buy it?"Maria smiled broadly, pleased that the choice item she had bought for Verlaine had responded so well to the man. She rushed to her lover, sitting on Verlaine's lap intimately as she put her arms around his neck."I bought it a long time ago but since you've been so busy lately, it's been difficult for me to find the right time to give it to you," Maria said, explaining in more detail. Verlaine simply nodded and smiled, though his heart was still cold as ever. "Do you like it?" Maria's question drew Verlaine's gaze away from his gift.The man smiled sweetly, growing wider. "Of course," he replied, pecking her cheek gently.Maria was delighted. She then without hesitation kissed him briefly on the lips, showing her happiness. They looked at each other for a few seconds, until Maria spoke up again."Verlaine, what did you do during your vacation? That place yo
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That distracted Violet from the beautiful dresses before her. “Really? What is it?” “A wedding anniversary celebration.” “Ah, Mrs. Scarlett and her husband, huh?” said Violet, smiling, her eyes focused on the dresses again. “Your adoptive parents will be celebrating their wedding anniversary. It must be a happy day for them.” “We’re also allowed to be happy on their happy day.” Violet froze, frowning in confusion. “What do you mean?” she asked later. “Should we go to the dance?” asked Victor, causing Violet to turn her face away slowly. The girl stared at Victor, confirming her thoughts which were immediately confirmed by Victor’s next words. “Should we pick out the dresses now?” Violet, of course, would immediately smile widely. She nodded her head with twinkling eyes, looking very excited and happy. The two of them started their agenda; choosing a dress that would be used to attend the celebration party like Victor said. While her feet were busy moving to and fro, Violet’s l
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Later that day, they decided to go out. The romantic term is 'date'. Victor waited for Violet to get ready, and Violet waited for Victor to get ready. One thing in common was that as a result of the waiting time, they were mesmerized by each other's charms in their date-ready best. Violet smiled broadly, waiting for Victor to come out of the room and watching him from the dining table with her chin propped up. "Your dress sense isn't much different from the last time, but somehow it looks so luxurious and appropriate this time," Violet says, complimenting him. Victor smiled slightly and walked over. "Is it because I'm seeing it with love this time? You look absolutely marvelous." "I didn't know you were the type to compliment your partner," Victor said, taking Violet's hand to lead her out of the apartment. "Hm. I didn't know I was the type of person to do this to their partner either. You were my first partner, you know?" "Really?" "Yeah... I've only ever confessed my feelings,
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Meanwhile, Verlaine was now hurrying away to a place, which was none other than his private apartment. There, he would meet Maria who had just finished cooking a meal for herself. Maria had no idea that Verlaine had returned from his ‘vacation’ in Vermont, she only knew that he had extended his vacation on the pretext of falling in love with the vast and soothing expanse of grass.Hence, when she saw his presence at the technological door, she couldn’t help shouting his name. “VERLAINE...!” The woman ran at full speed, rushing to hug Verlaine tightly while her body was twisted like a romance scene in a movie.“Are you coming home today?” asked Maria as soon as Verlaine released her embrace. She was delighted to see Verlaine standing in front of her after they had not seen each other for almost a week.“Yes. I wanted to give you a surprise,” Verlaine replied as he kissed Maria’s neck, making her grimace occasionally in amusement. “You were surprised?”“I’m so surprised that I’m speech
